Daily Memo: Was Scott Kirby Right About ULCCs?

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby
Credit: United Airlines
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby blasted the viability of the ultra-low-cost business model last week on the carrier’s third-quarter earnings call, describing ULCCs as “doomed” in the face of rising fuel and labor expenses that will make it impossible to offer the rock-bottom fares their customers...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Boston, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is managing editor of Aviation Week Network’s AAM Report.

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